Roger Paré was born in Témiscamigue (Québec) and now lives in Montreal. From 1958 to 1983, he was the illustrator for Service des Arts Graphiques of the Société Radio-Canada, where he was assigned, in particular, to programs for children produced by the Youth Services. Since 1979, he has illustrated more than thirty works for children, many of which he has also written. His books, including L’Alphabet, have been translated in several languages and distributed throughout the world. In 1979, the Conseil des Arts of Canada awarded him the Premier Prix for the illustrations in his sketchbook Une fenêtre dans ma tête and, in 1987, the Grand Prix in youth literature for L’Alphabet. In 1993 and 1994, UNICEF chose illustrations from his books for the production of puzzles and greeting cards.

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Grown-Ups, the World, and Me! is a delightful and thought-provoking look at the big world by a small child. How are children affected by war, racism, and environmental issues? Grown-Ups, the World, and Me! offers a youthful perspective on these and other important topics. Written by Judith Lazar and Roger Pare, and translated from French by Elisabeth Lore, the book is terrific conversation starter, with humorous illustrations that bring levity to some serious subjects.